At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team as a Class 1 Welder/Fabricator, creating high-quality engineered products.
- Company: Established international engineering and manufacturing business with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Earn £35,000-£40,000 plus amazing perks like private healthcare and gym membership.
- Other info: Permanent day-shift role with overtime opportunities and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a role that values quality and safety while enjoying excellent career growth.
- Qualifications: Proven Class 1 welding experience and strong MIG/MAG skills required.
We are recruiting for experienced Class 1 Welders / Fabricators to join a well-established international engineering and manufacturing business.
£35,000 - £40,000 + Outstanding Benefits
This is a permanent day-shift position offering an excellent overall package from day one:
- £35,000 - £40,000 salary depending on experience (circa £20.50 per hour)
- Overtime paid at time and a half (circa £30.75 per hour)
- Salary review after six months
- 12% employer pension contribution
- 27 days holiday PLUS bank holidays
- Private healthcare
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Critical illness cover
- Gym membership
- Childcare scheme
Benefits applicable from your start date. Excellent long-term career opportunities with an established international engineering business.
Working Hours:
- Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
- Friday: 7:30am - 1:00pm
This is currently a day-shift role, with some overtime available depending on workload.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a skilled welder/fabricator with proven experience producing work to demanding engineering and quality standards. Class 1 welding experience is essential, while previous experience producing welds subject to X-ray / radiographic inspection would be highly advantageous. You will work on high-quality engineered products and fabricated assemblies used across major industrial and international projects.
The Role:
You will be responsible for:
- Class 1 welding and fabrication to engineering drawings and specifications
- Producing high-quality welded assemblies and fabricated components
- Preparing, fitting and welding materials accurately
- Working to approved welding procedures and quality standards
- Maintaining consistently high weld quality
- Working on components where weld integrity and traceability are critical
- Supporting fabrication, plating and wider manufacturing activities
- Maintaining excellent health, safety and housekeeping standards
What We Are Looking For:
You will ideally have:
- Proven experience as a Class 1 Welder / Fabricator
- Strong MIG / MAG welding and fabrication experience
- Experience working accurately from engineering drawings
- Experience producing welds to demanding quality standards
- X-ray / radiographic weld inspection experience or exposure would be a major advantage
- Experience within heavy engineering, pressure equipment, oil & gas, energy, combustion, process equipment or similar manufacturing environments
- A strong focus on quality, accuracy and safety
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Class 1 Welder, Fabricator, Plater or coded welding professional looking for a permanent days-based position with an unusually strong salary and benefits package. Apply now for immediate consideration.
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